Last Lil' Anglers Night of 2007

Game Time: 7:00pm      Gates Open: 6:00pm

Tonight's Lineup
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Play Catch
Parent-Kid Catch returns for the last time this year tonight starting at 6:20pm.

Yesterday's Game
The Threshers led the Yankees 3-0, 6-4, and 7-6 but still lost the game on Monday night by a score of 8-7. Brian Burgamy, Matt Thayer, Jeremy Slayden, and Jason Donald each had two hits. Slayden hit his 12th home run of the year in the first inning, while Brad Harman hit his eleventh home run in the fourth. The game lasted three hours and thirteen minutes.

Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month of July, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 31 and September 1 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

No Baseball in Tampa Tonight

It's official. The game over in Tampa tonight has been rained out. They will try for a doubleheader at Legends Field tomorrow.

The Last Time It Happened...
The last time the Threshers played a full nine-inning game was Saturday, July 28. It was an 8-2 victory over the Sarasota Reds in front of 4,000+ fans at Bright House Networks Field. The game lasted two hours and thirty-two minutes.

Outman becomes second 10-game winner

Josh Outman became just the second Threshers 10-game winner ever yesterday after picking up the win on the road at Tampa.

His record now stands at 10-4 after 18 starts and two relief appearances for the Threshers. His ERA is a spectacular 2.45. Outman currently has the third most wins of any pitcher in the Florida State League.

Since the FSL All-Star break, he is 4-1 with a 2.05 ERA.

First half of FSL season near an end

The first half of the 2007 Florida State League season is nearing the end, but it's not today, despite the FSL All-Star Weekend in Daytona starting tomorrow. The official end of the first half for the Threshers will be June 20 in Sarasota.

With four games remaining in the first half, the Threshers are just three games back in the standings. Sarasota currently holds the lead, but the Tampa Yankees are just one and a half games back from the Reds.

A look at a current Thresher: Michael Zagurski

Michael Zagurski has been coming out of the bullpen for the Threshers since the start of the season. He's picked up fives saves in his first 11 appearances. Zagurski has only struggled once this season, giving up his only two runs of the year in a road game at Tampa in the middle of April. His current ERA is 1.17 over 15.1 innings pitched.

He is holding opponents to a .102 batting average. Of the 56 batters he has faced this year, 29 were struck out. Only five have gotten a hit against him.

Here is a closer look at a few of his outings:

4/11 Home vs. Tampa - Struck out five of seven batters faced.

4/13 Home vs. Lakeland - Struck out three of four batters faced.

4/17 Away vs. Tampa - Struck out both batters faced and picked up a save.

4/21 Home vs. Sarasota - Struck out only batter faced and picked up a save.

4/26 Road vs. Lakeland - Struck out five of eight batters faced.

4/30 Home vs. Ft. Myers - Struck out four of six batters faced.

5/9 Home vs. Vero Beach - Struck out all three batters he faced and picked up a save.

Zagurski, age 24, is a 6'0" 225lb left-hander out of Omaha, Nebraska. He was drafted out of the University of Kansas by the Phillies in the 12th round of the 2005 draft. He spent the rest of the 2005 season with Batavia. He struck out 75 out of the 231 batters he faced last season while with Lakewood.

Noon update

For whatever reason, blogger wouldn't let me update my previous post...

Updated at Noon: After splitting yesterday's doubleheader with Tampa, the Threshers record sits at 3-3 which ties them for second place in the FSL West with Dunedin and Tampa. Sarasota leads the division with a 5-1 record. Sarasota and Dunedin play tonight in Sarasota, while Clearwater and Tampa finish off the series tonight. Gates open at 6:00pm for the 7:00pm game.

The Threshers are currently the hottest hitting team in the FSL with a team batting average of .289. Jeremy Slayden and Greg Golson are leading the team and are still in the FSL Top 10 in batting average. Slayden is batting .400 with six RBIs and Golson is batting .375 with four RBIs through their first six games. Golson's five extra-base hits so far put him in second place in the league.

Clay Harris is tied for the FSL league lead in home runs with two.

We had a couple transactions on our roster yesterday. Pete Shier was promoted to Reading, and Freddy Garcia has officially completed his rehab assignment.

Looking outside of Clearwater, former Notre Dame wide receiver Jeff Samardzija is scheduled to start tonight for the Daytona Cubs in their game at Vero Beach.

Updated at 2:15pm


Just caught a picture (above) of our hat for our give-a-way tomorrow.
The first 1,000 guests receive a hat. The give-a-way is sponsored by Richard's Charter.

Freddy Garcia to start against Yankees tonight

The Clearwater Threshers and Tampa Yankees start a three game series at Bright House Networks Field tonight. The Yankees come into Clearwater with a 2-2 record, which is equal to the Threshers and nearly every other FSL Western Division team at this early date.

The Yankees bring the FSL's leading hitter, Jose Tabata who is hitting .583 through 4 games. Tampa also has the FSL's leading strikeout pitcher, Ian Kennedy. Kennedy struck out eight Flying Tigers in five innings on April 6. Kennedy is scheduled to pitch in Wednesday's ballgame which is scheduled for a 1:30pm start.

Tonight's game is scheduled for a 7:00pm start with Gates scheduled to open at 6:00pm. Freddy Garcia is scheduled to make his second rehab start for the Threshers tonight while the Yankees are expected to send Bryan Villalona to the mound.

Tuesday's are still Lil' Anglers Nights and the popular Parent-Kid Catch is also making a return this season. Be one of the first 1,500 guests through the turnstiles and receive the 2007 Clearwater Threshers Magnet Schedule sponsored by the Buena Vista Resort.

Updated 1:10pm: The tarp is on the field. We ARE planning on playing tonight. Refresh here and check the Official Site for updates.

Updated 1:20pm: Parent-Kid Catch is scheduled for 6:25-6:40pm (weather permitting). Radio Disney is scheduled to be here for a live remote at 5:30pm outside the West Entry near the fountain.

Updated 6:00pm: The Gates are Open! It appears that the Radio Disney live remote was canceled due to the weather. I haven't heard for sure about Parent-Kid Catch, but it doesn't look good since the tarp is still on the field.

Updated 6:15pm: Just got word that tonight's game has been postponed due to the weather. There will be a doubleheader (Two seven-inning games) starting at 1:30pm tomorrow. Check the Official Site for more information.

Mathieson back with the Phils

Former Threshers pitcher Scott Mathieson has been recalled from Scranton (AAA) by the Phillies.

Mathieson is just one of a flurry of transactions the Phillies have made since Hector Made joined the Threshers less than a week ago.

PJ Antoniato was sent to Batavia after Made arrived from Tampa.

Sal Fasano traded to the Yankees....

You might be asking yourself. Why does it matter to the Clearwater Threshers that Sal Fasano was traded to the Yankees today?

It's about the other side of the trade. The Phillies received second baseman Hector Made in the deal. Made was playing for the Tampa Yankees, but has now been assigned to the Clearwater Threshers. He is 21 years old and a native of the Dominican Republic. On the season, Made was hitting .286. He also has three home runs and 28 RBI in 86 games.

Threshers vs. Yankees LIVE on Catch 47 (again)

Do you live in a Bright House? If so, turn on Catch 47 right now and watch the Clearwater Threshers take on the Tampa Yankees at Legends Field. The game is currently in the bottom of the 1st inning.

Threshers pitcher Julio De La Cruz named Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Week

Threshers pitcher Julio De La Cruz has just been named Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Week for June 26 through July 2. De La Cruz pitched eight innings and didn't allow any runs in his start on July 1st at Tampa. He also struck out three and only gave up four hits in picking up the win. He is 2-0 with a 0.63 ERA for his last two starts.

He joins Andy Baldwin as the only two current Threshers who have won the award in 2006. Former Threshers Scott Mathieson, Zach Segovia, and Cole Hamels (twice) have also won the award this season.

The official site may run a longer release later today has a story up now. (Updated 1:00pm)

Lieber to start tonight for Threshers at Tampa

Phillies pitcher Jon Lieber has just been added to the Threshers roster and is scheduled for a rehab start tonight in Tampa against the Yankees. The game is scheduled for a 7pm start at Legends Field.

Continuation of yesterday's game starts at 5pm

The Tampa Yankees and Clearwater Threshers are set to continue yesterday's suspended game at Legends Field at 5pm. The regularly scheduled Monday game will follow after the completion of the suspended game. Sunday's (6/25) game was suspended due to rain.

Threshers LIVE on TV!

Sunday's (6/25) game between the Clearwater Threshers and Tampa Yankees at Tampa's Legends Field is being broadcast LIVE on Catch 47. Miss it live? Set your DVRs and VCRs as it's scheduled to be replayed on Catch 47 via tape delay on Wednesday, June 28th at 9pm.

The 2006 FSL All-Star Game is scheduled to be rebroadcast on Monday (6/26) at 1pm on Catch 47.

Catch 47 is only on Bright House Networks.

Big Night Ahead at Bright House Networks Field

The Threshers take on the Tampa Yankees again tonight at 7:05pm.

A lot of different things going on at the park right now. While the staff is getting ready for tonight's game, a Fallen Officers Ceremony is taking place inside the park right now.

Tonight is a St. Petersburg Times Family Friday. We have a Trucker Cap Giveaway to the 1st 1000 guests. We celebrate Cinco de Mayo AND it's also Motorcycle Night I.

We welcome 11 different groups to the ballpark tonight including Cypress Woods Elementary School, who will be enjoying their evening in the Hot Corner Cafe.